What is the property tax rate in Yakima, WA?

Yakima has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.83%. On a median home valued at $273,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,258 per year in property taxes.

How does Yakima compare to Yakima County?

Yakima's effective rate of 0.83% is 5% higher than the Yakima County average of 0.79%. The county-wide median annual tax is $2,463, while Yakima homeowners pay an estimated $2,258.

How much are property taxes in Yakima on a $300,000 home?

Based on Yakima's effective rate of 0.83%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,490 per year, or about $208 per month.

Yakima Property Tax Rate

Yakima County, Washington

0.83%effective rate

Yakima is located in Yakima County, Washington. Homeowners in Yakima pay a median of $2,258 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $273,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.83%. This is 5% higher than the Yakima County average of 0.79%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.83%

vs 0.79% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$2,258

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$273,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

96,810

Yakima, WA

How Yakima Compares

Yakima

0.83%

Yakima County Average

0.79%

Washington Average

0.81%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Yakima

Property taxes in Yakima are collected by Yakima County. Tax exemptions available to Yakima County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Yakima. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Yakima County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,490

$208/month · Rate: 0.83%

Yakima County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.